Great Tang princess

Chapter 824 Development Route
"This matter is feasible."

The system of the Protectorate has been in place since the time of Emperor Taizong. Although it has many disadvantages, it is undeniable that it is at least a relatively mature system.

Coupled with the recent instability in the countries of the Western Regions, they would all agree.

Of course, the source of this instability is essentially because of Datang.

The products produced in these years will be popular all over the world, and the Western Regions are no exception.

However, under Li Yuechen's deliberate guidance, the countries in the Western Regions quarreled every year over the share of commodities.

After all, the current level of industrialization is insufficient, and the production line cannot be expanded at will, so the products are limited.

But this is a good thing that can bring wealth growth, so naturally everyone wants more.

In the beginning, merchants from all over the Western Regions quarreled and even fought over it.

In foreign countries, like Datang, businessmen often have deep backgrounds.

Some of these merchants from the Western Regions had big nobles standing behind them, and some even worked for the royal families of small countries in the Western Regions.

After this matter is reflected in their country, it will naturally cause collisions between countries.

Although it has not yet reached the point of war, but as the saying goes, cutting off a person's fortune is like killing one's parents.

Now that someone influences them to make money, they naturally don't have a good face with each other.

There are often various frictions between the borders of the countries in the Western Regions, and even caravans have their goods seized for various reasons after entering their borders, or there are many cases where heavy taxes are imposed.

It can be said that if it is not to prevent these businessmen from being frightened, I am afraid that robbery and murder can be done.

There are always conflicts at the border, which makes the people of the countries in the Western Regions feel that their lives are not stable, and naturally they are also worried.

But in fact, the royal family was unwilling to do this. It was just a simple skirmish at the beginning.

But now there is a growing trend, and no one dares to stop at this time.

Because whoever stops will be discouraged, which will cause big problems.

So at a time like this when the Tang Dynasty set up a capital protection mansion in the Western Regions, all countries in the Western Regions, whether they were the common people or the royal family, would definitely welcome them with their hands raised.

After all, fighting a war consumes money, time and energy, and it is a loss-making business.

Now everyone is counting on Datang to make money. Since there is an opportunity to avoid fighting, it is naturally the best.

So Li Yuechen agreed very simply. As far as Datang's future plans were concerned, setting up the Protectorate in the Western Regions would be beneficial and harmless.

Not to mention that the oil refinery on Kurt's side has been officially put into operation, and when the highway is built, it will bypass the Western Regions.

As long as it is ensured that the entire Western Region will be incorporated into the territory of the Tang Dynasty before the road repairs come, then it will be able to take advantage of the situation to boost the economic level in one go.

Although this is at least ten years away, it is necessary to start planning early now.

After all, following this trend, the age of great navigation will be ushered in ten years later, when all countries in the world will start to fully communicate.

And Li Yuechen must ensure Datang's status as a beacon in the future world, so many plans must start now.

Datang, to become the lighthouse of the earth and point out the direction for the future of the world!

……

After the fourteenth day of the first lunar month passed, people in the whole city ushered in a carnival from the early morning of the next day, because the Lantern Festival had arrived.

Early in the morning, people with various objects began to occupy positions on the main street.

After all, there is a fireworks display tonight, and this street is the best place to observe.

The servants of each family dragged tables, chairs and benches on the main street early in the morning and began to occupy places on the main street.

Also coming early are small vendors who are ready to complete their stalls.

It's just that they don't conflict with the people who occupy positions in the big family, and the two sides have begun to delineate their own spheres of influence.

On the contrary, the servants of the big families who are responsible for occupying positions are always prone to various conflicts, and then escalate from verbal conflicts to fights.

And this kind of scene is not only in Dongdu, but also in several other cities that also have fireworks.

Chang'an, Taiyuan, Qingzhou, etc...

Although Qingdao will also set off fireworks, such a scramble will not happen.

Because the current Qingdao really does not reach the size of a city, with a total population of less than [-].

Plus the fireworks are set off by the sea, so the place is big enough for everyone to enjoy watching.

It's just that this year Zhenzhou will also set off fireworks together, because the Supreme Emperor is there, so a batch has been transported there in advance.

Calculating the scale of fireworks across the country this year, it can really be counted as a national celebration and fun with the people.

After Li Yuechen finished reading the scriptures, he followed Shangguan Wan'er and others into the palace in a carriage.

To say that the best observation point for fireworks, of course, must be the city wall of the imperial city.

Today's Li Yuechen is still wearing women's clothes, but her hairstyle has not been changed much, she finds it troublesome.

He just used a hairpin to wrap a bone in the back of his head, and pinned it casually.

But not to mention, this simple updo, paired with a few strands of hair hanging from the forehead and temples, really has a sense of sight of a glamorous stepmother.

It's a pity that today she is wearing a palace dress instead of a cheongsam, otherwise this feeling will be stronger.

The main reason is that Li Yuechen really finds it troublesome. If he wears men's clothing, he has to braid his hair and wash his hair.

Not to mention wearing the round-neck gowns for decades, I feel a little tired. I change my clothes once in a while, and it's just a change of style to soothe my mood.

After all, now I don’t have to worry about whether the country will run out of money or whether the people will starve to death like I did when I was a child.

Now that the country has begun to industrialize, it is gradually on the right track, and the borders are stable enough, so you can really relax.

When they arrived at Jixian Temple, Li Xian's children were also there, and when they saw her enter the door, they greeted her.

Also very politely saluted Princess Xuancheng and others behind.

Although they are not familiar with these two aunts, their childhood education made them very educated and polite.

And Wei Lian'er walked over directly after seeing it: "Oh, Your Highness's hairstyle is really pretty, I should learn it too."

"It's very simple, as long as..." Li Yuechen explained the specific method to her with a smile.

He even took out the hairpin on the spot and re-arranged it.

This is also the only way Li Yuechen can learn to tidy up his hair. After all, it is really simple and can be done with one hand.

Li Xian, Li Chongrun and his son looked around, and then secretly made a note, thinking that they would let their wife try it when they went back.

Needless to say, Wei Lian'er is a natural beauty.

As for Li Chongrun's future wife, Lu Yao, although she is not that kind of stunning beauty, she is not bad-looking, so she can give it a try.

When Li Yuechen was discussing with Wei Lian'er about the haircut, Li Xian also came late.

Behind her, Fang Furong was still somewhat introverted, greeting everyone in a low voice.

"Brother, come and sit down!" Li Xian beckoned.

Li Xian looked helpless: "Shangyuan Festival, why did you ask me to come here?"

"Hey, in previous years, I would accompany Auntie to celebrate the festival. Although Auntie is not at home this year, my brothers and sisters should get together, right?" Li Xian answered with a smile while holding a health ball.

"Okay, you are the emperor, I listen to you." Li Xian nodded helplessly.

To be honest, he was too lazy to come here, and finally came here under Fang Furong's persuasion.

We ate hot pot at noon today, but it’s not yet noon, so everyone sat down and chatted casually.

After chatting for half an hour, Sun Jingbang came in at this time: "Princess, the inspection is over, there is no problem."

"Well, bring it in!" Li Yuechen waved his hand.

Li Xian was slightly taken aback: "What novelty is Yuechen studying again?"

"liquor!"

Princess Xuancheng smiled and replied: "The taste is pretty good."

At this time, a few court ladies came in carrying a large wooden bucket, and then put the wooden bucket on the table next to the table.

Li Xian curiously wanted to go over to have a look, but was stopped by Li Yuechen: "Don't worry, we'll drink it after the banquet. This thing is called beer, it's not very strong, so it doesn't matter if you drink more."

Hearing what she said, the other children also gathered around, eager to try!
"You can't drink alcohol! You can't touch anything below!" Li Yuechen turned his head, and the children said with a serious face.

"Don't worry, aunt, I'll understand!" Li Chongfu nodded and replied, "I'm just curious."

Children are not allowed to drink alcohol. This is a very strict iron rule in the military academy, and no one dares to disobey it.

Li Yuechen also told them about the dangers of alcohol in class, and told them why children should not drink alcohol.

However, Li Chongrun, who is now 19 years old, can drink a little, but Li Yuechen has also told him that drinking is a mistake, it is better to touch this thing as little as possible.

Now in the army, although there are quite a few people who like to drink, they have not been drunk for many years, and the soldiers are more self-control.

At noon, everyone went to the table to eat, and Sun Jingbang served everyone a glass of beer.

Looking at the dark brown liquid and a layer of foam floating on it, Li Xian was a little curious.

Then he took a small sip and tasted the taste.

The entrance feels a bit bitter at first, but it is quickly replaced by a barley aroma.

Feeling that the strength is really not strong, I took another big gulp.

"Hiss... Oh, this taste is really good! Come and taste it!" Li Xian waved his hand, calling for other people to start drinking too.

Everyone raised their glasses and took a sip each.

Everyone in the princess mansion had drunk it, and there was nothing special about it.

But for Li Xian and others who drink it for the first time, it is indeed a very novel experience.

This peculiar taste is completely imprinted in my mind from now on.

Li Chongrun drank a big glass all at once: "Hiss...this taste is really good. It's a pity that it's wine, so I can't drink more..."

As he said that, he also put on a regretful expression.

"Today is the holiday, so it doesn't matter if you drink more." Li Xian smiled.

However, Li Chongrun shook his head slightly: "That won't work, more today, more tomorrow, there is no end."

Seeing that her son is so outstanding, Wei Lian'er, a mother, feels distressed and relieved.

What is gratifying is that my son is sensible enough and knows how to discipline himself. If he becomes an emperor in the future, even if he is not very good, he cannot be worse.

What is distressing is that he is only 19 years old, but he is already so sensible, which must have gone through a lot of training.

Behind this, there must be hardships that I, a mother, cannot imagine.

Anyway, the ambiance of eating is quite good.

Now there is chili, which makes everyone eat red lips and sweat.

After eating, they played mahjong and chatted, and the children ran to the other side to play billiards.

In the middle of the afternoon, they all ran to the open space outside Jixian Temple to compete in push-ups and squats, while exercising and maintaining their physical fitness.

After all, it's been half a month since I came back, and I don't have too much training every day, and my body feels a little rusty.

Although it wasn't that he hadn't exercised at all during the past half month, compared to being in the army, the level was much worse after all.

After exercising, the children discussed with each other, and they should go back quickly after the wedding of the elder brother Li Chongrun is completed, otherwise the training will not be able to keep up with it.

……

It was night in a blink of an eye, and after dinner, everyone climbed up the city wall in a mighty manner.

At this time, the streets were already overcrowded, and even standing on the city wall, they could hear the bustling voices coming from outside.

The main street with a width of more than 100 meters is almost crowded with people, shoulder to shoulder, and the crowd is as dense as the tide moving slowly.

On both sides of the street, there is a wooden shelf every ten feet, with rows of bright red lanterns hanging on it, illuminating the street very brightly.

Coupled with all kinds of lanterns of different shapes, the whole street looks like it is shrouded in a haze at dusk.

Among the crowd, a masked ghost was advancing at a strange pace, and the person behind him who was driving away with a whip whipped the whip into the air while yelling, making a crisp sound of "snap".

The onlookers laughed and celebrated the Lantern Festival together.

The small merchants and vendors on both sides of the road are also shouting, and the business is booming.

This lively atmosphere came to an abrupt end at midnight when the first fireworks burst into the sky with a sharp whistle.

When the orange-red fireworks exploded violently in the dark blue night sky, everyone in the city cheered.

Then it became quiet again, quietly watching the fireworks that exploded in the sky one after another.

Everyone in the imperial city also calmed down, watching the more splendid fireworks than last year.

Only Li Yuechen, who seemed to be staring at the fireworks in the sky, was actually thinking that after this year, Liu Zihe should set off again.

In addition to bringing back the brothers over there, Li Yuechen was thinking about whether to send some more people to help them establish the country more quickly.

But after thinking about it, let’s forget it. The population here is not enough. After the industrial revolution, many industries are facing reform, so let’s deal with the affairs of our own family first.

Anyway, now they have left them with the technology of making cold weapons, and I believe that they should be able to establish a large-scale country soon.

The most important thing now should be to rely on the oil refinery on Kurt's side as the center, while building roads and developing large vehicles such as cars, trains and airplanes.

Once the two major barriers of traffic and transportation are solved, the development of the country will be much easier.

(End of this chapter)